Health and Wellness Flashcard

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Refers to the fitness of your body.

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physical health

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The inner agitation you feel in response to change.

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stress

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Has to do with the way you feel about yourself, your life, and the people around you.

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mental health

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Describes the way you get along with other people.

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social health

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An approach to health care that focuses on all aspects of patient care - physical, mental, and social health.

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holistic medicine

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A characteristic or behavior that influences a person’s chance of being injured or getting a disease.

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risk factor

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Refers to all the foods and beverages you consume.

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diet

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The influence people in your age and social group have on your behavior.

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peer pressure

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The sum of the processes by which a person takes in and uses food substances.

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nutrition

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The average length of life of people living in the same environment.

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life expectancy